Getting started with GBRI
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Climate Change
0. General Audience
Climate Change And Health: A Lunchtime Chat With Dr. Joan Schiller
Dr. Joan Schiller is a medical oncologist and adjunct professor at University of Virginia. She is passionate about the impact of climate change on health. She recently published two articles on the subject in The Journal of Clinical Oncology – Oncology Practice and Lung Cancer News, a publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
Join us as Dr. Schiller explores the topic and shares her wisdom.
Revolutionary Outcomes Of Cop26 What The Annual Meeting Means For Our Future
In this article, we review what was discussed, the outcomes of these negotiations, and where we can expect to go from here.
Oceans In Crisis: The Blame Game
In light of the recently released Netflix documentary, SeaSpiracy, we have taken a deep dive into understanding the status of our oceans. Learn more about the controversy behind oceanic preservation and the blame game it has created under part 2 of this series.
Climate Justice – A Multigenerational Global Civil Rights Issue
In this article, we dig deep into the climate justice movement, uncovering the priorities it aims to assert, as well as examples of climate injustice and the activists who are fighting to stop them.
Architecture and Carbon: The Odd Couple Destined for Partnership
Ever wonder about the odd couple, Architecture and Carbon, and how they interact with each other online and offline? Are they compatible with each other? Will the current carbon emissions trend overhaul their relationship and is their relationship sustainable? Find these answers and more in this in-depth article.
How The Government Is Revitalizing Energy Communities And Tackling The Climate Crisis
With over $37 billion in immediately available funding, the Working Group has a chance to make a huge impact on the lives of people in priority communities as well as our environment. One question remains – are we doing enough to fight climate change?
Accelerating the Path to “Green” through ESG Disclosure
Minimalism — What is it and is it for you?
In this article, you’ll learn about the benefits of minimalism and who can gain the most from it.
Everything You Need to Know About Socially Responsible Investments
This article will explore each facet of SRI in order to inform anyone reading what SRI is and how it came around, what companies have SRI policies and why they’ve chosen to do so, what the future of SRI looks like, and several other aspects.
Impact Investing – What You Need to Know
This article will explore the phenomenon of impact investing and all its facets from the basic definition all the way to potential future of an impact investing network.
Caffeine: How Your Morning Coffee And Tea May Be Lacking Sustainability
This article isn’t to scare you off from your cup of joe, but to instead educate you that your caffeine intake may be hurting others and the environment just as much as it’s keeping you addicted.
C O A L : BLACK GOLD …OR IS IT?
The following sections provide a brief review of the coal industry in the U.S., offer an overview of the global coal industry, and present the arguments for and against maintaining or expanding the current levels of coal-fired energy. The United States is used as the discussion country for purposes of argument.
Case studies
1. School Students (K-12)
North Transfer Station – A Case Study
Designed by Mahlum Architects and built by Lydig Construction, this project clearly demonstrates the immediate positive impact of good design.
Join our audio-visual tour as we explore this sustainability project.
Georgia Tech Engineered Biosystem Building (EBB) – A Case Study
Join us as we explore EBB using AIA’s COTE measures of sustainable design.
The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum– A Case Study
Learn more as we explore the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum through this online audio-visual tour.
Rainier Beach Clinic -An AIA Top 10 Case Study
The Rainier Beach Clinic leverages biophilic design strategies, distraction therapy for pain management, evidence-based practice for innovation, and biomorphic design strategies to boost patient health, wellness and lower morbidity and mortality rates.
Check out this extensive case study to learn more about the project!
Suzlon One Earth in Pune, India: A Green Building Case Study
University Of Washington, Life Sciences Building-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Learn about this LEED Gold certified 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award-winning project in this extensive case study. Read now to know more! We hope this case study will help you to learn the impact of sustainable development on UW’s Life Sciences Building.
Arizona State University Hayden Library Reinvention – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to determine how the Hayden Library reinvention project made it to the top ten in 2021!
A Well-Being Oasis in the Heart of London: A Case Study of One Heddon Street
Join us in this invigorating exploration and be inspired by the ways in which One Heddon Street transcends conventional workspaces to become a thriving ecosystem that nurtures well-being.
CIVITAS – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to learn more about how Civitas successfully makes high-design and high-performance houses a reality.
Lafayette College Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Ryerson University Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
This course discuss the various sustainable measures and standards used to review the green building project, let’s credit everyone involved.
Milken Institute School of Public Health – A Case Study
As part of our case study series to educate and grow in our attempts to make the world a greener home for all of us, we’ve compiled this list of 100 stunning and innovative green building projects.
Articles
2. College Students and Recent Graduates
6 Ways to Green Your Home: Irrigation
The countless articles published every day on climate change, the depletion of the ozone layer, water shortages, air and water pollution, and carbon emissions remind us that our environment is suffering. Though it may be tempting to point fingers, we each must accept responsibility for the current problems. So what do we do? How can we ever hope to mitigate, and perhaps even reverse, the crisis? The solution lies in you and me.
Revolutionary Outcomes Of Cop26 What The Annual Meeting Means For Our Future
In this article, we review what was discussed, the outcomes of these negotiations, and where we can expect to go from here.
The World’s Fair in Dubai: Iconic Buildings and Structures
Part 2 of the Dubai Expo series includes some of the iconic buildings and structures at the World’s Fair in Dubai including the entry portal made from Carbon-fiber ribbon, formed from thousands of ultra-thin carbon fibers, and the Al Wasl Dome with a 360-degree projection surface.
Arizona State University Hayden Library Reinvention – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to determine how the Hayden Library reinvention project made it to the top ten in 2021!
Optimizing Water Efficiency in LEED v4.1 Projects: A Guide for BD+C, ID+C, and O+M
Climate Justice – A Multigenerational Global Civil Rights Issue
In this article, we dig deep into the climate justice movement, uncovering the priorities it aims to assert, as well as examples of climate injustice and the activists who are fighting to stop them.
The Role of Design in Building Decarbonization: Calling Upon Architects + Engineers
Decarbonizing the Built Environment: A Lifecycle and Supply Chain Perspective
Decarbonizing the Built Environment: Operations & Maintenance
Decarbonizing the Built Environment: The Contractor is in the Driver’s Seat
The contractor ensures design intentions are met and has the power to reduce greenhouse emissions beyond the building design through supplier selection and onsite construction activities. Ultimately, the goal is to embed Life Cycle Assessment in every project.
Cochin International Airport: World’s First Completely Solar Powered Airport Course
This course discusses various aspects of the solar power project, including the project implementation phases, the process for choosing a location for the solar panels and project challenges.
Masdar City: On the Rocky Road to Sustainability
Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is one of the best hidden green secrets that never finished. “Never finished?”… one may inquire. Yes, Masdar City is a green ghost city which never crossed the finish line in a bold experiment of sustainable development from the ground up. But there is hope.
Project Controls
3. Educators (Teachers and Faculty)
Comparison of Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, and Asta Powerproject
“Master Time Impact Analysis Using Oracle Primavera P6”
Planning, Scheduling & Sustainability: Live Training
Planning, Scheduling & Sustainability: Self-Paced Course
Scheduling with Oracle Primavera P6
Analyzing Claims using Oracle Primavera P6
Time Impact Analysis using Oracle Primavera P6
Measurement of Delay – Theory and Application
Setting up a PMO in 99 days
IS SPI REALLY AN EFFECTIVE INDICATOR FOR PROJECT CONTROL?
10 myths and facts of cost estimation in Latin America’s Megaprojects
Organizational change management
Sustainability
4. Green Building Professionals Seeking CE Hours (LEED, WELL and AIA)
Climate Change And Health: A Lunchtime Chat With Dr. Joan Schiller
Dr. Joan Schiller is a medical oncologist and adjunct professor at University of Virginia. She is passionate about the impact of climate change on health. She recently published two articles on the subject in The Journal of Clinical Oncology – Oncology Practice and Lung Cancer News, a publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
Join us as Dr. Schiller explores the topic and shares her wisdom.
Revolutionary Outcomes Of Cop26 What The Annual Meeting Means For Our Future
In this article, we review what was discussed, the outcomes of these negotiations, and where we can expect to go from here.
The World’s Fair in Dubai: Iconic Buildings and Structures
Part 2 of the Dubai Expo series includes some of the iconic buildings and structures at the World’s Fair in Dubai including the entry portal made from Carbon-fiber ribbon, formed from thousands of ultra-thin carbon fibers, and the Al Wasl Dome with a 360-degree projection surface.
University Of Washington, Life Sciences Building-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Learn about this LEED Gold certified 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award-winning project in this extensive case study. Read now to know more! We hope this case study will help you to learn the impact of sustainable development on UW’s Life Sciences Building.
Arizona State University Hayden Library Reinvention – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to determine how the Hayden Library reinvention project made it to the top ten in 2021!
Oceans In Crisis: The Blame Game
In light of the recently released Netflix documentary, SeaSpiracy, we have taken a deep dive into understanding the status of our oceans. Learn more about the controversy behind oceanic preservation and the blame game it has created under part 2 of this series.
Climate Justice – A Multigenerational Global Civil Rights Issue
In this article, we dig deep into the climate justice movement, uncovering the priorities it aims to assert, as well as examples of climate injustice and the activists who are fighting to stop them.
Cochin International Airport: World’s First Completely Solar Powered Airport Course
This course discusses various aspects of the solar power project, including the project implementation phases, the process for choosing a location for the solar panels and project challenges.
Masdar City: On the Rocky Road to Sustainability
Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is one of the best hidden green secrets that never finished. “Never finished?”… one may inquire. Yes, Masdar City is a green ghost city which never crossed the finish line in a bold experiment of sustainable development from the ground up. But there is hope.
The Role of Design in Racial Equity: How the Built Environment Impacts Issues of Race
This article takes a deep dive into the ways that design and racism have closely intermingled over time.
Drinking Water Safety and Health in Schools
The World’s Fair In Dubai: Connecting Minds And Creating The Future Through Sustainability, Mobility, And Opportunity
More than a century-and-a-half of World Expos have displayed life-changing inventions and cultural treasures. The World’s Fair in Dubai shows the possibilities of the technology that can change the way we live to a safer better future. Join us as GBRI International Sustainability Program (ISP) – graduate and Sustainability Ambassador Nandana Sobhanan explores the world’s fair in Dubai with her friend Anagha Ajith
